ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN CURRICULUM

Architecture+Design students at Asawa SOTA will be immersed in an interdisciplinary design studio culture which will introduce them to concepts and methodologies from fields such as architecture/landscape/interior design, industrial design, and graphic design. Students will learn how to design through making and drawing as well as the use of current computer technology and manufacturing techniques.

The 4-year program will include specific design projects in which students will be engaged in critical design thinking, individual and collaborative projects. Students will be introduced to the history and theory of design in multiple fields. Students will also have the opportunity to develop a capstone project in their senior year in which they will work with a professional designer in a chosen field.

Design experts will engage our students through lectures and focused design projects. Through our partnership with SFMOMA, students will meet and work with cutting-edge artists, designers, curators, and enjoy special access to the museum’s collections.

Students will graduate from the 4-year program equipped with critical thinking and making skills showcased in their portfolios and will be ready to pursue further education and employment in a variety of fields.